Religious Studies

Summary of Course Content and Activities

Religious Studies 15 is a 5-credit course. The content covers the 39 books of the Old Testament in the light of Jesus the Messiah. The student will be expected to work through weekly lessons. While there is quite a lot of reading involved, the assignments are easy to follow and often require students to answer questions critically using evidence to support their views.

Prerequisites

No prerequisite

Materials and Resources

Students are responsible for purchasing their own Bible or using an online/digital version. 

Forecasted amount of time required to complete each week's lesson

3-5 hours

Description of student evaluations, quizzes and tests.

There are assignments and one final project/essay.

Summary Course Content and Activities:

Religious Studies 25 is a 5-credit course. The content covers the New Testament in the light of Jesus the Messiah. The student will be expected to work through weekly lessons. While there is quite a lot of reading involved, the assignments are easy to follow and often require students to answer questions critically using evidence to support their views.

Pre-requisite(s):

None. Religious Studies 15 preferred

Materials and resources provided by NSA, purchased by student, and/or recommended:

• Students are responsible for purchasing their own Bible or using an online/digital version.

Forecasted amount of time required to complete each week’s lesson:

4-6 hours

Description of student evaluations, quizzes and tests:

There are assignments and one final project/essay.

Summary Course Content and Activities:

Religious Studies 35 is a deeper reflection of what it means to be a Christian. Students will dive into topics such as hermeneutics, covenants, and the books of Romans and Galatians. Students will also explore how the protestant reformation came to be.

Philosophy statement for and/or behind teaching this course:

The intent of this course is to lay a foundation of understanding that provides a basis for the student’s own personal worldview. The supremacy of Christ and the Christian worldview is presented as the point of integration for all areas of knowledge. Students will become increasingly aware of the lost condition of those without Christ and will be better equipped to communicate God’s truth.

Pre-requisite(s):

None. Religious Studies 15 & 25 are preferred.

Materials and resources provided by NSA, purchased by student, and/or recommended:

• Students are responsible for purchasing their own Bible or using an online/digital version.

Forecasted amount of time required to complete each week’s lesson:

5-7 hours

Description of student evaluations, quizzes and tests:

There are assignments and one final project/essay.